Theme
When a question asks what the theme of the story was, what are they asking you?
They are asking what lesson or message you learned from reading the story.
What does the root vid most likely mean?
A. To hear
B. To see
C. To write
D. To move
B. To see
Eli noticed his neighbor, Mrs. Green, standing on the sidewalk and looking worried. Her backpack had fallen off her bike, and she didn’t know where it was. Eli remembered seeing it near the park. Even though he was late for school, Eli ran to the park and found the backpack by the bench. Mrs. Green smiled and thanked him. Eli felt proud as he hurried to school.
How does Eli feel at the end of the passage?
A. Angry because he was late
B. Proud because he helped someone
C. Sad because he missed school
D. Confused about what to do
B. Proud because he helped someone
What does the word “bat” mean in this sentence?
The baseball player grabbed his bat.
A. An animal that flies
B. A piece of sports equipment
C. A tool for cleaning
D. A bird
B. A piece of sports equipment
Maya watched her friends jump rope at recess. When she tried, her feet tangled, and she fell. Her face felt hot like a stove. Maya took a deep breath and tried again. By the end of recess, she jumped five times in a row. Maya smiled and couldn’t wait to try again tomorrow.
What does the phrase “her face felt hot like a stove” mean?
A. Maya touched a stove
B. Maya was embarrassed
C. Maya was sick
D. Maya was running fast
B. Maya was embarrassed
The Lost Backpack
Eli noticed his neighbor, Mrs. Green, standing on the sidewalk and looking worried. Her backpack had fallen off her bike, and she didn’t know where it was. Eli remembered seeing it near the park. Even though he was late for school, Eli ran to the park and found the backpack by the bench. Mrs. Green smiled and thanked him. Eli felt proud as he hurried to school.
What is the theme of the passage?
A. School is more important than helping others
B. Helping others can make you feel proud
C. Bikes are a good way to travel
D. Being late is never okay
B. Helping others can make you feel proud
Which sentence correctly uses -er to compare?
A. My house is more taller than yours.
B. My house is tallest than yours.
C. My house is taller than yours.
D. My house is most tall than yours.
C. My house is taller than yours.
Leo sat beside his grandmother as she showed him how to shape a bowl from clay. At first, the bowl wobbled and fell apart. Leo wanted to quit. His grandmother smiled and said, “Try again.” Leo pressed the clay gently. This time, the bowl stood strong. Leo felt confident and excited to keep learning.
How does Leo change from the beginning to the end of the passage?
A. He goes from excited to bored
B. He goes from nervous to confident
C. He goes from happy to angry
D. He goes from careful to careless
B. He goes from nervous to confident
What does the word “bank” mean in this sentence?
We sat on the bank of the river.
A. A place to keep money
B. A store
C. The side of a river
D. A hill
C. The side of a river
In the sentence “My backpack is a ton of bricks,” what does the author mean?
A. The backpack is made of bricks
B. The backpack is broken
C. The backpack is very heavy
D. The backpack is empty
C. The backpack is very heavy
Learning to Jump Rope
Maya watched her friends jump rope at recess. When she tried, her feet tangled, and she fell. Her face felt hot like a stove. Maya took a deep breath and tried again. By the end of recess, she jumped five times in a row. Maya smiled and couldn’t wait to try again tomorrow.
What message does the author want the reader to learn?
A. Jump rope is an easy game
B. Friends should always help
C. Practice helps you improve
D. Recess should be longer
C. Practice helps you improve
Think about the meaning of the root "bio" what is the meaning of the word "biology" in the following sentence:
In her biology class, she learned about the life cycle of plants.
A. the study of living things
B. the study of science
C. a book written about someone's life
D. the study of Earth
A. the study of living things
At the beginning of the school year, Ben was nervous about reading out loud. He worried he would make mistakes. After weeks of practice and encouragement, Ben raised his hand to read in front of the class. He smiled when he finished.
A. He goes from nervous to confident
B. He goes from confident to nervous
C. He goes from excited to bored
D. He goes from careless to careful
A. He goes from nervous to confident
What does the sentence “The wind howled like a wolf” mean?
A. A wolf was outside
B. The wind was very loud
C. The wind was cold
D. The wind was dangerous
B. The wind was very loud
The Clay Bowl
Leo sat beside his grandmother as she showed him how to shape a bowl from clay. At first, the bowl wobbled and fell apart. Leo wanted to quit. His grandmother smiled and said, “Try again.” Leo pressed the clay gently. This time, the bowl stood strong. Leo felt confident and excited to keep learning.
Which sentence BEST supports the theme that effort leads to success?
A. Leo sat beside his grandmother.
B. The bowl wobbled and fell apart.
C. Leo wanted to quit.
D. This time, the bowl stood strong.
D. This time, the bowl stood strong.
Which sentence uses –er correctly to compare two things?
A. My dog is more faster than yours.
B. My dog is fastest than yours.
C. My dog is faster than yours.
D. My dog is most fast than yours.
C. My dog is faster than yours.
Lena noticed her friend drop his lunch money in the hallway. Without being asked, she picked it up and ran after him to return it.
Which word BEST describes Lena?
A. Careless
B. Kind
C. Shy
D. Angry
B. Kind
Think about the meaning of the root "vid" what is the meaning of the word vivid in the following sentence:
The sunset was as vivid as a painting, with hues of orange and pink filling the sky.
A. something that is super bright and colorful
B. someone who watches something
C. able to be heard
D. able to be moved
A. something that is super bright and colorful